Dialogue and Communications Internship

• Assist the Dialogue and Communications Program team in designing and executing strategic communications programs.
• Assist the Dialogue and Communications Program team in the development, management and implementation of specific programs/projects, from the creation of work-plans to implementation and finalization of activities, including the support on research, content development, workshops delivery and reporting.
• Support Hedayah’s Dialogue & Communications Program team with activities preparation; including support with logistics, note-taking, proofreading, thematic or geographical research.
• Perform other duties to support the Dialogue & Communications Department as required.

• Students enrolled in a university or other accredited institution, at a graduate or postgraduate level; recent graduates or postgraduates, i.e. within one year of graduation; with a background in strategic communications, peacebuilding, international relations, political science, diplomacy.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work virtually, autonomously and in a team.
• A well-organized, adaptable team player with the ability to perform various tasks and think creatively.
• Ability to deal with several stakeholders coming from diverse cultural backgrounds appropriately.
• Results-driven, proactive personality with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in working in an international, multicultural environment.

Preferred:

• Interest in strategic communications, peacebuilding, countering extremism and violent extremism, international relations or related fields is preferred.
• Fluency in other languages, particularly Arabic, Albanian or Tagalog, will be considered an asset.
• Campaigning, Adobe Creative Suite and social media monitoring.
• Candidates from South East Asia or Western Balkans with experience working in or studying these contexts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send a short cover letter and CV to hr@hedayah.ae no later than the 29th of March 2024, with the subject line “Dialogue and Communications Department Intern.”